Great Kingdoms of Africa /anglais Phaidon France 304 in color

304 in color

Underpinning these conversations are comprehensive data visualizations on plastic production and consumption

For Diana Michener

and other global challenges

Great Kingdoms of Africa /anglais Phaidon France 304 in colorFrom the ancient Nile Valley to the savannas of medieval West Africa, the highlands of Ethiopia and on to the forests, lakes and grasslands to the south, African civilizations have given rise to some of the worlds most impressive kingdoms. Yet Africas history is often little known beyond the devastation wrought by the slave trade and European colonial rule. In this groundbreaking new book, nine leading historians of Africa take a fresh look at these